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Old 12-29-2009, 08:58 AM
Shawn T. W. Shawn T. W. is offline
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Originally Posted by Biotour View Post
anyone know the wattage rating on the oem block heater vs. the coolant heater? i'd be more concerned about the energy usage than the purchase cost.

ive read about block heaters that install through freeze plugs, has anyone attempted this? it seems a freeze plug might be easier to get out than a stuck block heater plug.
I believe I have read that they are 400w factory . . .I have a 1500w lower hose heater . . . on a cold day (25f+ for me) it is 60c in 1.5 hrs.
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